White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Quits Days Into Job

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: United States

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White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia Quits Days Into Job

Katie Zacharia is leaving her role as White House press secretary after just a few days on the job, a White House official confirmed to AFP on Friday. Her departure follows a lackluster press briefing and scrutiny over her résumé. The official, speaking anonymously, confirmed reports that she was transitioning out of the role.

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